[REFERENCE THREAD: Combat System Reference]

Step 1: Which dice are you using?
Every dice system has a pool of dice. For DCM, we use a d20 (1-20 range) to determine if someone hits the target and anywhere from a d4 to a d20 for attack range.

Attack dice and Initiative dice are two separate entities. One determines if you hit, then the others determine the damage you do!

How do I know what dice I'm using?
Your initial attack dice are figured by your character's rank (as is your HP).
For example, a Tempter-Rank demon and a Fallen Angel both have 100 HP and each roll 2d10 for their damage.
An Ophanim or Primal have 400 HP and roll 1d15 and 1d20 for their attack roll!

This changes when you're using magic.
All spells have a clause that means when you're casting, you cannot use a physical attack unless otherwise stated. This means casting the spell takes the place of your attack roll.

Each spell has their own attack roll (unless it's considered a support spell). Where some spells are weaker than an initial attack, they also have an element attached to them that can be effective in battle.

Example:
    Ember: Basic fire orb spell. Deals 1d10 Pyro Damage
When a user casts Ember, they deal 1d10 damage that also inflicts fire element. If a character has a weakness to that (usually ghosts) it has the ability to deal more damage. Otherwise, it just deals the value rolled.



    Ice Dagger: Aquira counterpart to Pyromancy's Dagger. Caster summons a dagger shaped icicle in the reverse grip. The dagger can be used in addition to your normal attack roll. It deals 1d8 Aquira damage.
Amulet, an Archduke, normally rolls 2d15 when attacking. In addition to his 2d15 rolls, he will also deal 1d8 of damage.




After determining your dice pools, we can move on to post format!
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Step 3: Attack or Defend!
As stated in "How do I know what dice I'm using?" you determine your dice attack!
In addition to initiative in your post, you also roll your attack dice.

Figure whether or not you want to cast a spell or attack head-on, pool your dice, and go for it!

Example:
Fishnet attacks!
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Things to consider: Modifiers. Does your character have an ability that adds to their attack? Were they buffed by a fellow and got a super increase?
For example, if your character has the "Sacred Flames" ability and they are at 1/4 of their health, they do a +10 to their damage roll!
Henshin and Berzerk State also add modifiers to their attacks!

Humans do LITTLE damage to ghosts!
It is important to note that human weapons do not damage the supernatural. All human rolls in battle are calculated by their rank above, but if the attack is directed at a ghost, they will not do damage.

Once you submit your post, you will see what your attack result is!

RP Tip: Pre-preparing your attack isn't always the best idea when you roll two 1s! Think of how you've rolled for your attack. Even if you hit, do you think successfully smashing someone's skull in is going to go through if you only did 3 damage?
Compare your Initiative and your Attack rolls. If you roll a 20, your attack is 100% successful! However, you did shit for damage at a 2.
Maybe your character was able to pirouette and do a spin, but just barely knicked their target.
At the same time, you roll awesome for damage, but just barely hit! Your character could have poor technique, but still managed to hit the target in a soft point!
These are just tips, but they're important for good, immersive RPing!

Casting a Buff or Status Effect!
There are some characters that are built specifically for support (such as Choirs, Sirens or Cherubs!). These characters exist to support their allies instead of attacking the target. Other characters use their spells to negatively effect their enemies!
When this is done, it is done instead of attacking (obviously).

For most spells (such as healing spells) your character doesn't need to worry about the TN as much, but you still roll initiative to see if you get hit. Other spells require the d20 to see if they inflict their effects!

Example:
    Water Whip: A forceful smack with water that can cause the Stunned status effect (TN 10-15). Stunned characters cannot roll for 1 round.
    You must roll a between 10 and 15 to successfully Stun the enemy! If you don't... Well, your turn is over. Whoops.

    Stalactite: A pointed icicle projectile. Deals 2d8 damage for everyone who rolls under your initiative.
    Anyone who rolled under your initiative gets hit! If you rolled a 20... Yikes!! If you rolled a 1... oof.

That's it! You've made an attack!
If the target has already made their attack, you may post in the thread or RP!1-20·1-15·1-15